AIPMT PRELIMS2006Chemistry-Thermodynamics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Chemistry Gibbs Free Energy MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

The enthalpy and entropy change for the reaction: Br₂(l) + Cl₂(g) → 2BrCl(g) are 30 kJ mol⁻¹ and 105 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹ respectively. The temperature at which the reaction will be in equilibrium is:

A

285.7 K

B

373 K

C

250 K

D

400 K

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The equilibrium temperature can be calculated using the Gibbs free energy equation ΔG = ΔH - TΔS. Setting ΔG to zero for equilibrium, T = ΔH/ΔS = 30000 J / 105 J K⁻¹ = 285.7 K.

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